Against the backdrop of a growing gas shortage due to the war in the Middle East, Russian dictator Vladimir Putin has instructed to consider the issue of stopping Russian gas supplies to Europe immediately, Russian media reports.
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In particular, the dictator suggested that it would be more convenient for Russia to stop supplies right now, rather than wait until 2027, when the European Union plans to completely abandon Russian gas.
“Maybe it would be more profitable for us to stop supplies to the European market right now? Enter the markets that are opening and gain a foothold there? There is no political basis for this either. If we don't care, they will close in a month or two. Wouldn't it be better to stop now ourselves?” Putin said.
As “FACTS” reported, after the outbreak of war in the Middle East, the price of Brent crude oil jumped 10% to about $80 per barrel in over-the-counter trading on Sunday. This was reported by oil traders.
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The global oil benchmark has risen this year and hit $73 a barrel on Friday, its highest since July, on growing concerns about potential attacks.
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